Modeling and Controls Engineer - (E4)

Company: Applied Materials, Inc.
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: February 16, 2021

Job Description:

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.We are seeking a highly motivated Modeling and Controls engineer to join a product team that develops solutions to help automate the global semiconductor manufacturing industry. You will be at the forefront of this disruption by using the latest advances in software, sensors, Controls and AI/ML algorithms to create component and system level control systems to enable our next generation process tools.Job Description

• Develop dynamic models for systems and key components in plasma etching/deposition products to simulate the process for performance monitoring, fault detection, and predictive maintenance and tighter control.
• Develop/implement system identification methods to do on-line/off-line parameter estimation for process monitoring, calibrations and optimization.
• Investigate new control techniques to improve control performance and repeatability of the etching/deposition process.
• Design simulation platforms to verify the model and control systems
• Generate C/C++ code for real-time embedded integration
• Implement/debug/test modeling and control algorithms Desired Skills:
  • Strong background in modeling, system identification, parameter estimation, frequency response analysis, classical and modern control theory.
  • Good experience of signal processing, IIR/FIR filter design, observer design, Kalman filtering, and iterative learning.
  • Good background in linear feedback control system design, feedforward control and MIMO control.
  • Knowledge of adaptive control, optimal control, model predictive control (MPC), and advanced process control (APC) highly desirable
  • Strong skills in modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience in embedded control systems, machine learning, Failure Detection and Classification (FDC) is a plus. QualificationsEducation:Bachelor's DegreeSkillsCertifications:Languages:Years of Experience:7 - 10 YearsWork Experience:Additional InformationTravel:Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:Yes Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Posted 30+ Days Ago Full time R2015808 About Us Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

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